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it is unbankable to let 20 or 30,000 troops to stay in iraq. we had the hostages in i ran and we had the two helicopters crashed. that was talked about. if something of that nature presents itself, i woke will work to solve the problem. >> [inaudible] how do think the palestinian problem can be solved? >> i am torn by two perspectives. i have had one for some time which is that the palestinians have no interest in establishing peace and that the pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish. it is said the palestinians should set up their own country. the conflict between israel and the west bank is right there. that is about 9 miles from tel aviv to the west bank. the other side of the west bank , the iranians would want to do to the west bank what they did through lebanon. they want to bring armaments into the west bank. israel, of course, would have to say that cannot happen. we have to keep the iranians from burning in weapons. -- from bringing in weapons. that means they will control the border between syria and jordan and this new
it is unbankable to let 20 or 30,000 troops to stay in iraq. we had the hostages in i ran and we had the two helicopters crashed. that was talked about. if something of that nature presents itself, i woke will work to solve the problem. >> [inaudible] how do think the palestinian problem can be solved? >> i am torn by two perspectives. i have had one for some time which is that the palestinians have no interest in establishing peace and that the pathway to peace is almost...
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ambassador to iraq. if confirmed, i will deepen our collaboration with iraq and its people and secure our vital interests. i look forward to collaborate with you and your staff and encourage you to visit iraq to see the important work we're doing there. thank you for the opportunity to testify today. i welcome your questions. >> thanks very much. can you share with me in answer to the question i raised about the iranians using iraqi airspace in order to support assad? what have we been doing -- what have you been doing, if anything, to limit that use? >> i have personally engaged in this repeatedly at the highest levels of the iraqi government. my colleagues in baghdad have engaged in this and every single visitor representing u.s. government from the center -- three cell -- 3 visitors have raised it with the iraqis to make it clear we find this unacceptable and we find it not helpful and detrimental to the region and to iraq and of course to the syrian people. this is something that needs to stop and we
ambassador to iraq. if confirmed, i will deepen our collaboration with iraq and its people and secure our vital interests. i look forward to collaborate with you and your staff and encourage you to visit iraq to see the important work we're doing there. thank you for the opportunity to testify today. i welcome your questions. >> thanks very much. can you share with me in answer to the question i raised about the iranians using iraqi airspace in order to support assad? what have we been...
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he got us out of iraq. he got bin laden. there are thousands were college students who can pay for school because our president cut the middle men, college loans. college graduates have one less bill tuesday -- to pay because they can stay on their parents' health care until they are 26. in denver, hundreds more are working on the commuter lines. in minneapolis, where we know that -- the human tragedy of a bridge collapsing, thank you, president obama corp. for delivering the resources to rielle up -- to rebuild the camden bridge. thank you, president obama. now president obama did all this and much, much more, in spite of the republican party that said its number one goal was it not to solve any of these problems. they said their number one goal was to stop barack obama. think about this, ladies and gentlemen. in the middle of one of the greatest crises in american history, they bet on their hands and -- sat on their hands and play politics. but i was raised republican. i don't recognize the once proud party that has been h
he got us out of iraq. he got bin laden. there are thousands were college students who can pay for school because our president cut the middle men, college loans. college graduates have one less bill tuesday -- to pay because they can stay on their parents' health care until they are 26. in denver, hundreds more are working on the commuter lines. in minneapolis, where we know that -- the human tragedy of a bridge collapsing, thank you, president obama corp. for delivering the resources to...
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ambassador to iraq. i am deeply grateful to the president and secretary clinton for this opportunity cured with your permission i would like to submit by a full statement for the record. >> yes. >> i would like to begin with taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished in benghazi last week. my thoughts and prayers remain with their family and friends. i spent most of my career working on the middle east, including my time as the ambassador to jordan. i have been immersed in iraqi issues from serving on the iraq desk in d.c., to serving as deputy chief of in michigan. i have had the honor to work card an extraordinarly working team. today the united states is working to evolve iraq. we have a strong relationship with the democratically elected. his relationship is codified f- through this agreement, we support the rockies and building a united, democratic -- we support the iraqis and building a united democratic nation. sectarian fortunes remain strong and threatened to derail institutional progress
ambassador to iraq. i am deeply grateful to the president and secretary clinton for this opportunity cured with your permission i would like to submit by a full statement for the record. >> yes. >> i would like to begin with taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished in benghazi last week. my thoughts and prayers remain with their family and friends. i spent most of my career working on the middle east, including my time as the ambassador to jordan. i have been immersed in...
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three times the size of a iraq. that would require a sustained bombing that would go on not for weeks but perhaps months. does israel have the ability to go alone a? >> we will take right down here front. >> i was born in i run. i was happy that persian empire gave a free pass to your ancestors to come to iran and your grandfather was from iran. the land of love o. [laughter] >> we have a 7 billion people in the world. the population since january 2012. and the middle east, or the portion of a -- maybe 200 million pillio. a small portion of. they formed the big events of the world -- if a war happens in that area, 7 billion people, could we not, all of us be able to sit face to face and see what is hurting us or what is taking us and then come up to some kind of a solution which every human being is looking for, which is pursuit of happiness, freedom and providing for their children. thank you. >> and we will go to the gentleman in the turqouise shirt. >> think you. my question, you are talking about the importance
three times the size of a iraq. that would require a sustained bombing that would go on not for weeks but perhaps months. does israel have the ability to go alone a? >> we will take right down here front. >> i was born in i run. i was happy that persian empire gave a free pass to your ancestors to come to iran and your grandfather was from iran. the land of love o. [laughter] >> we have a 7 billion people in the world. the population since january 2012. and the middle east, or...
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end the war in afghanistan as we did in iraq. in a responsible way. [cheers and applause] and come home and invest in our roads, our schools, rebuild our country. ladies and gentleman, that alone will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs repairing the damage to infrastructure in this country. it is simple. on like this new republican party -- and i do not use the phrase "new" lightly -- this is not your father's republican party. this is not even mitt romney's father's republican party. we see a future with the rich and the poor do their part in have a part. where my granddaughter's have ies andct same opportunit rights as my grandson's, where women can control their own destiny and there is no longer any debate about the violence against women act. where we are once again no. 1 in the world in college -- number one in the world in college graduates, where we promote the private sector, not the privilege -- privileged sector. we see a future where america lease not by the example of our power, but by the power -- leads not by the example of ou
end the war in afghanistan as we did in iraq. in a responsible way. [cheers and applause] and come home and invest in our roads, our schools, rebuild our country. ladies and gentleman, that alone will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs repairing the damage to infrastructure in this country. it is simple. on like this new republican party -- and i do not use the phrase "new" lightly -- this is not your father's republican party. this is not even mitt romney's father's...
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i worked on a bill to destabilize iraq's central bank. we need to do more and we need to do it with our -- to destabilize iran's central bank. we need to do more and we need to do it with our allies. >> president obama has done an outstanding job of using the tools in the tool box and try to bring effective sanctions against iran. he is taking nothing off of the table. that is the way to go with negotiations. that is the best way to work with our ally israel and to make sure we are protecting israel. i am a working to have president obama to become the commander in chief, not mitt romney. >> i agree with you again. i think secretary clinton is doing a great job. i have told her that and i think she is a bright star in that administration. i appreciate of her hard work. she is a tireless worker. that being said, israel is our greatest ally in that region. i have encourage the president to meet with the prime minister to make sure they can communicate. i visited israel. the amount of stress that country is under the -- there is nobody in th
i worked on a bill to destabilize iraq's central bank. we need to do more and we need to do it with our -- to destabilize iran's central bank. we need to do more and we need to do it with our allies. >> president obama has done an outstanding job of using the tools in the tool box and try to bring effective sanctions against iran. he is taking nothing off of the table. that is the way to go with negotiations. that is the best way to work with our ally israel and to make sure we are...
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who found themselves on the front lines in iraq and afghanistan. i will never forget speaking with their loved ones and i will always hold the greatest admiration for every one of them. on the campaign trail, it has been my privilege to meet with troops and veterans from just about every corner of america. they come from our farms, our great cities, our small towns and quiet neighborhoods. many have known violence. so their neighbors could no peace. they have done more than protect america. their courage and service defines america. [applause] on this 11th anniversary of september 11th, 2001, we remember the victims who perished in the attacks. we also remember the men and women serving in dangerous places around the world. we will not forget why they are fighting for who they are fighting for. they are faithful to us and to our country. we must not break faith with them. i want to personally thank you for keeping us safe, to be into the company of men and women of courage i stand before today -- is an honor to be among those whose sense of duty an
who found themselves on the front lines in iraq and afghanistan. i will never forget speaking with their loved ones and i will always hold the greatest admiration for every one of them. on the campaign trail, it has been my privilege to meet with troops and veterans from just about every corner of america. they come from our farms, our great cities, our small towns and quiet neighborhoods. many have known violence. so their neighbors could no peace. they have done more than protect america....
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today, the war in iraq is over. in afghanistan, we are training forces and forging a partnership with the afghan people. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. meanwhile, countless of civilians have opened up the hearts to our troops, military families, and veterans. immoral services were held for -- memorial services were held. the tragedy brought us together. our fight is with the al qaeda and its affiliates and not with islam or any other religion. this country was built as a beacon of freedom and tolerance. has made a strong, now and forever. when those innocent souls were taken from us, they left an unfulfilled work and tasks that remain undone. when others sought to bring this country down, we chose to build it up with a remembrance. scripture tells us to not to be vercome by evil, but overcome evil with good. we must discover the best in ourselves. this anniversary allows us to renew our faith. even the darkest night gives way to a brighter dawn. we come to the pentagon and .ouch the
today, the war in iraq is over. in afghanistan, we are training forces and forging a partnership with the afghan people. by the end of 2014, the longest war in our history will be over. meanwhile, countless of civilians have opened up the hearts to our troops, military families, and veterans. immoral services were held for -- memorial services were held. the tragedy brought us together. our fight is with the al qaeda and its affiliates and not with islam or any other religion. this country was...
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president who ran against him in 2008, and he trusted the vice- president to oversee the end of the war in iraq and the implementation of the recovery act. [applause] joe biden did a great job with those. [applause] president obama appointed several members of his cabinet, even though they supported hillary in the primaries. he even appointed hillary. [applause] wait a minute -- i am very proud of her. i am proud of the job she and the national security team have done for america. [applause] i am grateful they have worked together to make us safer and stronger, to build a world with more partners and fewer enemies. i am grateful for the relationship of respect and partnership she and the president have enjoyed and the signal that stands to the rest of the world of democracy does not have to be of blood sport. it can be an honorable enterprise that advances the public interest. [applause] besides the national security team, i am very grateful to the men and women who served our country in uniform through these perilous times, and i am especially grateful to michelle obama and joe biden for suppo
president who ran against him in 2008, and he trusted the vice- president to oversee the end of the war in iraq and the implementation of the recovery act. [applause] joe biden did a great job with those. [applause] president obama appointed several members of his cabinet, even though they supported hillary in the primaries. he even appointed hillary. [applause] wait a minute -- i am very proud of her. i am proud of the job she and the national security team have done for america. [applause] i...
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the war in iraq is over. american troops have come home. we've begun a transition in afghanistan, and america and our allies will end our war on schedule in 2014. al qaeda has been weakened, and osama bin laden is no more. nations have come together to lock down nuclear materials, and america and russia are reducing our arsenals. we have seen hard choices made -- from naypyidaw to cairo to abidjan -- to put more power in the hands of citizens. at a time of economic challenge, the world has come together to broaden prosperity. through the g20, we have partnered with emerging countries to keep the world on the path of recovery. america has pursued a development agenda that fuels growth and breaks dependency, and worked with african leaders to help them feed their nations. new partnerships have been forged to combat corruption and promote government that is open and transparent, and new commitments have been made through the equal futures partnership to ensure that women and girls can fully participate in politics and pursue opportunity. and l
the war in iraq is over. american troops have come home. we've begun a transition in afghanistan, and america and our allies will end our war on schedule in 2014. al qaeda has been weakened, and osama bin laden is no more. nations have come together to lock down nuclear materials, and america and russia are reducing our arsenals. we have seen hard choices made -- from naypyidaw to cairo to abidjan -- to put more power in the hands of citizens. at a time of economic challenge, the world has come...
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the american people are not concentrated at all on china, russia, iran, iraq. despite its failure -- this president's failure, unthinkable. in the jim carter election, we had hostages as a director that was all that was talked about -- we had hostages in iran. that was all that was talked about. [indiscernible] >> [indiscernible] [laughter] >> i am torn by two perspectives in this regard. one i have had for some time. college students have no interest in -- [indiscernible] and the pathway to peace is difficult to accomplish. then come some thorny questions. the horn between israel and the miles to theit's 7 west bank. the challenge is the other side of the west bank of what would be this new palestinian state -- the iranians would want to do through the west bank exactly what they did to lebanon. bring the armament into the west bank and potentially threaten israel. israel would of course have to say that cannot happen. we have to keep iranians from bringing weapons into the west bank. that means that the israelis are going to control the border between jordan,
the american people are not concentrated at all on china, russia, iran, iraq. despite its failure -- this president's failure, unthinkable. in the jim carter election, we had hostages as a director that was all that was talked about -- we had hostages in iran. that was all that was talked about. [indiscernible] >> [indiscernible] [laughter] >> i am torn by two perspectives in this regard. one i have had for some time. college students have no interest in -- [indiscernible] and the...
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i pay tribute to the people of iraq, jordan, for the hospitality they are extending to hundreds of thousands of people. they are doing their best to cope with that. we are one of the leading countries in the world. the donations we give is to help those countries and we need other countries to stand up more. it is in their interest, as well, for this to be brought to an end as soon as possible. i cannot say department bears any side of that at the moment. -- save the parliament bears and the sight of that at the moment. say the parliament bears and the any sight of that at theen moment. >> are you suggesting there is regret? [indiscernible] let's say the russian government did go for a chapter 7 agreement and the chinese road in behind them. what affect would you think that -- defect would you think that has on the resolution? but -- effect do you think that would have? >> that will make a vast difference in the regime and a determination to carry on murdering their own people know -- and that has killed so many of its own people can reside over order and stability in their country again. it
i pay tribute to the people of iraq, jordan, for the hospitality they are extending to hundreds of thousands of people. they are doing their best to cope with that. we are one of the leading countries in the world. the donations we give is to help those countries and we need other countries to stand up more. it is in their interest, as well, for this to be brought to an end as soon as possible. i cannot say department bears any side of that at the moment. -- save the parliament bears and the...
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this was our entrance to the iraq war. ther eis france. if you daw a worse poodle, that is cartoon excellence. i do believe in the culture of life. i am against the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia. this one says "executed another one, sir. "i say it over and over again, what part of a "thou shall not kill do they not get?" it is days like this i really regret to the "no new floods" pledge. also, privacy. civil liberties is a big issue for me. i really diverge from where the republican party went under george debbie bus. here is the current secretary of common security saying "do not mind me." this is george w. bush saying "can i hear you now?" this was after katrina. we had five refugees in our house. this guy is up in front. here is the chicago skyline. we're from fema. a guy here as fast as we could. we understand a cow started a fire? -- we got here as fast as we could. this is what i am talking about. sometimes the cartoons are serious. humor is a great vehicle to express your opinion. there are days to take your foot off the throw
this was our entrance to the iraq war. ther eis france. if you daw a worse poodle, that is cartoon excellence. i do believe in the culture of life. i am against the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia. this one says "executed another one, sir. "i say it over and over again, what part of a "thou shall not kill do they not get?" it is days like this i really regret to the "no new floods" pledge. also, privacy. civil liberties is a big issue for me. i really diverge...
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today, our troops in iraq have finally come home so america can do some nation-building here at home. that was the change we believe in and fought for, that was the change president obama delivered. i remember when the president received a report that the auto industry had a few weeks before its collapse. we met in the roosevelt room late into the night. some of the adviser said that in order to save general motors, you had to let chrysler go under. others said it is like throwing good money after bad. among all the experts, they were only guesses, and nobody put it better than a 1 in 4 shot. only the president suggested going all in to save the industry and the jobs. rising above all the voices in washington, president obama listened to the voices that mattered to him most, the voices of the autoworkers in the committees that depended on them. just like the voices of the field workers in the communities on the south side of chicago where he worked earlier in his career. there were not just companies that needed a loan. they needed a leader to stand up for them. and because a bomb mad
today, our troops in iraq have finally come home so america can do some nation-building here at home. that was the change we believe in and fought for, that was the change president obama delivered. i remember when the president received a report that the auto industry had a few weeks before its collapse. we met in the roosevelt room late into the night. some of the adviser said that in order to save general motors, you had to let chrysler go under. others said it is like throwing good money...
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we did this most recently in iraq. the idea comes up out of world war room and one. half -- world war ii 1. -- world war i. to help libyans in such a way that we are helping their responsibility, their ability to deal with their own affairs. this means backing them up without taking the lead, it means providing the possibilities, the capabilities, of doing both the reconciliation and the security that is needed in the situation of this kind. we rejoice at what has happened in libya with the elections. they went off a very well. the extremists were beaten. extremists are usually beaten in elections. so we clap our hands and we say, there it goes. we have an element of the arab spring where democracy has come forth. we should know from our own history, and it is shocking if you go back and read it sometimes, in our early years, learn from our own history that democracy comes slowly. the road is bumpy. it is up and down. we should not simply be taken that the ideas of elections, how often do we repeat this to our own education, elections are not the end of the process.
we did this most recently in iraq. the idea comes up out of world war room and one. half -- world war ii 1. -- world war i. to help libyans in such a way that we are helping their responsibility, their ability to deal with their own affairs. this means backing them up without taking the lead, it means providing the possibilities, the capabilities, of doing both the reconciliation and the security that is needed in the situation of this kind. we rejoice at what has happened in libya with the...
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i decided i would do what i can to get the soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan to get a better welcome home than i had carried along with two of my fellow veterans, i worked with some of the most seriously injured soldiers and families. to lift their spirits. we held entities to realize that even though they have lost limbs, they have their lives. operation jumpstart helps them strategically think about the next phase of their lives. we have helped punch up resumes, but they do knox know they are marketable. we have coached them in france business outfits and computers to help with job searches. supporting our efforts is president obama's actions, increasing the budget to $140 billion in 2013. fully funding the new gi bill allowing over 800,000 veterans and families pursue an education and began their post-military service to our country. the obama administration has hired more than 3500 mental- health care professionals and they will hire 1600 more over the next year to help veterans cope with posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and to strengthen suicide prevention
i decided i would do what i can to get the soldiers returning from iraq and afghanistan to get a better welcome home than i had carried along with two of my fellow veterans, i worked with some of the most seriously injured soldiers and families. to lift their spirits. we held entities to realize that even though they have lost limbs, they have their lives. operation jumpstart helps them strategically think about the next phase of their lives. we have helped punch up resumes, but they do knox...
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four years ago, i promise to end the war in iraq, and we did. [applause] i said we would wind down the war in afghanistan, and we are. [applause] the day after 9/11, we are reminded that a new tower rises above the new york skyline. al qaeda is on the path to defeat and bin laden is dead. [applause] we still face threats in this world. we have to remain vigilant. that is why we will be relentless in our pursuit of those who attacked us yesterday. that is also why as long as i am commander in chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known. [applause] when our troops come home and take off their uniforms, we will serve them as well as they served us, because nobody who fought for america should ever have to fight for a job when they come home. that is a solemn commitment that we make. as we are winding down these wars, we could use some of the money we are no longer spending on were to pay down our debt and put more people back to work, rebuilding homes and schools and roads. after a decade at war, it is time to do some nat
four years ago, i promise to end the war in iraq, and we did. [applause] i said we would wind down the war in afghanistan, and we are. [applause] the day after 9/11, we are reminded that a new tower rises above the new york skyline. al qaeda is on the path to defeat and bin laden is dead. [applause] we still face threats in this world. we have to remain vigilant. that is why we will be relentless in our pursuit of those who attacked us yesterday. that is also why as long as i am commander in...
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they are grouped in an array of countries including yemen, somalia, and iraq. in particular al qaeda in the arabian peninsula is the group most likely we think to attempt attacks against the united states. we saw this in may with the disruption of an plot to take down an airliner. other groups such as the al qaeda in iraq, as well as militants based in pakistan all pose threats to our citizens and interests in those regions of the formed. -- world. we are also focused on threats poses by iran and hezbollah. iran remains the foremost state sponsor of terrorism over the world. over the past year the threat from iranian sponsored terrorism has increased. inside the united states we remain vigilant to prevent violent extremists from carrying out attacks in the name of al qaeda. this past week the f.b.i. arrest add chicago man after he tried to blow up a crowded bar in the city. a federal judge sentence add virginia man to 0 years in prison for plotting to bomb the u.s. capitol. these plots highlight the danger that al qaeda-inspired extremists pose to our country.
they are grouped in an array of countries including yemen, somalia, and iraq. in particular al qaeda in the arabian peninsula is the group most likely we think to attempt attacks against the united states. we saw this in may with the disruption of an plot to take down an airliner. other groups such as the al qaeda in iraq, as well as militants based in pakistan all pose threats to our citizens and interests in those regions of the formed. -- world. we are also focused on threats poses by iran...
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the iraq war, and there is france on the tread. that is cartoon excellence. i do believe in the culture of life. i am against the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia. this was, they executed another one, sir. and god says, i say it over and over again. what part of thou shalt not kill do they not get? it is days like this when i really regret the note floods -- no new floods pledge. and privacy is a big issue for me. with the patriot act i opposed it. here is our current secretary of homeland security setting, do not mind me, as the announce you can also watch your e-mails and computer use. this is george w. bush saying, can i hear you now? this was of course after katrina. we have a -- had a five refuges and our house. -- we are from fema, we got here as fast as we could. we understand a cow started a fire? and sometimes the curtains are serious. humor is a great vehicle to express your opinion. but there are days when you take your foot off of your throat. when we are debating security versus civil liberty, and it is an uncle sam -- so, where do i draw the
the iraq war, and there is france on the tread. that is cartoon excellence. i do believe in the culture of life. i am against the death penalty, abortion, euthanasia. this was, they executed another one, sir. and god says, i say it over and over again. what part of thou shalt not kill do they not get? it is days like this when i really regret the note floods -- no new floods pledge. and privacy is a big issue for me. with the patriot act i opposed it. here is our current secretary of homeland...